STOCKTON - The Thunder continued a busy week by adding a forward and scheduling a few preseason games.

On Thursday, the team announced it had agreed to terms with free agent forward Austin Mayer. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Mayer is the second player signed this week - joining forward James Henry. Stockton also became the ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders.

The Thunder also announced two preseason games - hosting Bakersfield on Oct. 11 at Stockton Arena, and against San Francisco on Oct. 12 at the Cow Palace.

Mayer, 25, played at Providence College and Colgate University, and last season, he played for Fort Worth in the Central Hockey League and had 37 points (13 goals, 24 assists) in 52 games. He said there were two reasons he chose to sign with the Thunder and coach Rich Kromm.

"It's what I heard about the coach and the city," said Mayer, a resident of Providence, R.I. "I know some guys who played for (Kromm), and they said he's a good coach and an honest guy, a straight shooter who does well wherever he goes.

"And I heard (the arena) is an awesome barn, with great fan support and the best place to play in the west. So I can't wait to get started."

Said Kromm: "Austin is a talented and speedy forward who developed into a great player late last season at the CHL level. We're confident that his skill set and speed will be a great fit for our offense."

Stockton begins the 2013-14 season Oct. 19 against Colorado at Stockton Arena.